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Multiple agency pursuit ends on I-65 in Bullitt Co.

By Trooper First Class Scotty R. Sharp

Shepherdsville, KY - Stolen vehicle in Indiana leads to multiple agency pursuit that ends on I-65 in Bullitt Co.

On Feb. 21 at approximately 2:04 p.m., Kentucky State Police (KSP) was notified about a vehicle pursuit southbound on I-65 near I-265. KSP received information the vehicle was a stolen vehicle out of Jeffersonville, IN, where the suspect had allegedly carjacked the vehicle at gunpoint. A short time later the vehicle was located by the Jeffersonville Police Department (IN) and a pursuit ensued.

KSP joined the pursuit at the 117 mile-marker on I-65 near Shepherdsville. The suspect was observed driving in a reckless manner with speeds reaching 100 mph.

The pursuit ended near the Welcome Center on I-65 in Bullitt Co. Louisville Metro Police Department's SWAT team was called to assist. Upon LMPD's SWAT arrival, the suspect was taken into custody without incident.


Jeffrey A. Thomas, age 55, of Louisville, was charged with the following:
  • Receiving Stolen Property
  • Wanton Endangerment- 1st Degree
  • Fleeing or Evading Police- 1st Degree
  • Speeding Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence- 1st
  • And several other traffic violations
Thomas was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital as a precautionary measure and later lodged in the Bullitt Co. Detention Center.

KSP was assisted by the Louisville Metro Police Department, Jeffersonville Police Department (IN), Shepherdsville Police Department, Bullitt Co. Sheriff's Office, and Bullitt Co. EMS. The case remains under investigation by Tpr. Alex Ware.


This story was posted on 2022-02-22 07:44:23
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